Fischer-Rosanoff convention

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004443",
  "term": "Fischer-Rosanoff convention",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A historical convention for assigning absolute configurations to chiral molecules, particularly carbohydrates, based on the stereochemistry of D- and L-glyceraldehyde. The configuration of a chiral center was related to these reference compounds, allowing for the assignment of D or L to other molecules. This convention predates and is now largely superseded by the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) sequence rules for R/S assignments.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Rosanoff convention"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Fischer projection",
    "absolute configuration",
    "enantiomer",
    "racemate",
    "sugars"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2208 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fischer-rosanoff-convention/"
}